Escallonia Red Dreams

Escallonia 'Red Dream': A Burst of Vibrancy for Your Garden

Introducing Escallonia 'Red Dream,' a stunning evergreen shrub that brings a burst of vibrant color and year-round beauty to your garden. Known for its captivating red blooms and glossy foliage, this resilient shrub is a fantastic addition to any landscape. Dive into the allure of Escallonia 'Red Dream' and discover how to cultivate its brilliance in your garden.

Key Features and Benefits

• Height and Spread: 'Red Dream' typically grows to a height of 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters) with a similar spread. Its compact, bushy nature makes it an excellent choice for hedges, borders, or as a standalone specimen.

• Vivid Red Blooms: Revel in the profusion of vibrant red flowers that adorn the shrub from late spring through summer, attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees.

• Evergreen Foliage: Admire the glossy, dark green leaves that persist throughout the year, providing an attractive backdrop to the striking red blooms.

• Tolerant and Hardy: 'Red Dream' is resilient, thriving in various conditions, including coastal areas. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, demonstrating good tolerance to salt spray.

• Low Maintenance: This shrub requires minimal care once established. Pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages new growth.

Caring for Your Escallonia 'Red Dream'

• Planting: Choose a location with well-draining soil and adequate sunlight. Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the root ball. Plant at the same depth as it was in the container and water thoroughly.

• Watering: Provide regular watering during the establishment phase. Once established, 'Red Dream' is moderately drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional watering during dry periods.

• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring to support healthy growth. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and suppresses weed growth.

• Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape and remove any dead or damaged wood. Avoid heavy pruning, as it may reduce the following year's blooms.

• Winter Care: In colder regions, provide some protection during harsh winters, such as mulching around the base to insulate roots.

In conclusion, Escallonia 'Red Dream' is a captivating shrub that adds a splash of vivid color and enduring beauty to your garden. With its stunning red blooms, evergreen foliage, and minimal maintenance requirements, it's a standout choice for creating vibrant hedges, borders, or as an eye-catching focal point. Embrace the brilliance of 'Red Dream' and let its year-round charm elevate the aesthetics of your outdoor space

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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